Enrollment
376
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
Scioto Darby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scioto Darby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470102747
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scioto Darby Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scioto Darby Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scioto Darby Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scioto Darby Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scioto Darby Elementary School
Scioto Darby Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hilliard, Ohio, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 556 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hilliard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgewood Elementary School (598 students): Scioto Darby Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students) and Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students) alongside Scioto Darby Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scioto Darby Elementary School compares
Scioto Darby Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Scioto Darby Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilliard City, which includes Scioto Darby Elementary School.
$14,096
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scioto Darby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scioto Darby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hilliard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Alton Darby Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Darby Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J W Reason Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Scioto Darby Elementary School
How many students attend Scioto Darby Elementary School?
Scioto Darby Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scioto Darby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scioto Darby Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scioto Darby Elementary School?
18.6% of students at Scioto Darby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scioto Darby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scioto Darby Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scioto Darby Elementary School?
Scioto Darby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scioto Darby Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Scioto Darby Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hilliard on the city page.
Is Scioto Darby Elementary School a good school?
Scioto Darby Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Scioto Darby Elementary School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.
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